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Power Cube Scalability

Abstract: The Power Cube serves as a basic structural and power component for building GVCS machines. Here we outline how the Power Cube can be used with other modules - the modular wheel units and tracks to build various construction and utility machines up to 200 hp.

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The Power Cube is the Basic Building Block

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The MicroTrac is an Immediate Application of the Power Cube

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How do we Go from Power Cube to Microtrac?

Power Cube on Warehouse

  1. We have the Modular Wheel Units
  2. We have the Power Cube
  3. Develop Tracks independently
  4. Combine Tracks with Power Cube

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To Develop Track Drive Independently:

  1. Take Universal Rotor
  2. Build Universal Mounting Frame
    1. This is a “Wrapper”
  3. Put Rotors on Mounting Frame
    • Minimize Width
      1. To minimize width, allow Motors to go inside tracks spanned by Idlers
    • Use Standard Interface to each drive wheel - 2x [Rotor-Bolt-Tubing] with a 6” bolt
  4. Develop Tracks
  5. Define Interface to Power Cube
    • Interface is Tubing-Bolt-Tubing using 10” bolts

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Track Concept

top view

8” dia.

non driven

driven

idler

60” wide

36” H

15” H

12” H

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Track Side View

back of motor

modular platform

“wrapper”

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To Build a Bulldozer: Step 1

top view

8” W

non driven

driven

idler

36” wide

36” H

15” H

12” H

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To Build a Bulldozer: Step 2

8” W

non driven

driven

idler

36” wide

36” H

15” H

12” H

800x4 lb + 4x250 lb = 4200 + Tracks + Wrapper

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To Build a Bulldozer: Step 3

200+ hp shown

8” W

36” wide

15” H

8” W

36” wide

rotation axis

rotation disk / articulated

turning side to side

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4 Power Cubes Connected

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Control Panel